Business Development Scientist – Cell Biology

• Act as a thought leader in the cell biology space, engaging with customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe
• Attend and present at conferences, networking events and client meetings to identify trends, needs and opportunities
• Use market insight to shape business strategy and drive Order Intake and Revenue growth
• Develop investment cases (equipment, facilities, personnel) to support capability growth
• Work closely with biology delivery teams to expand existing services and identify new opportunities
• Input into the development of case studies, technical collateral and marketing campaigns
• Support the Sales team in customer calls to uncover technical requirements
• Lead the scoping of solutions for cell biology‑related customer needs
• Provide credible technical insight during proposal development and quotation generation
• Maintain accurate records of prospects and opportunities via the CRM system
• Support preparation of budgetary and formal quotations, ensuring alignment with internal project management processes
• Collaborate across teams, delivery, commercial, marketing -to ensure a seamless client experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (or related discipline)
• Strong practical experience working within a cell biology laboratory
• Understanding of cell biology applications and the market landscape for outsourced biological services
• Experience within the Life Sciences sector is advantageous
• Technically credible cell biologist with the ability to understand and translate customer needs
• Curious, inquisitive and commercially minded — comfortable engaging the market to uncover insights
• Personable and confident communicator, able to network, present and build relationships
• A natural collaborator who thrives as the central link between technical, commercial and delivery teams
• Motivated by building something new — with the resilience and adaptability needed to grow an early‑stage business area
• Willing to travel (approximately 25–30% once established
• predominantly UK & Ireland)
• Based within reasonable commuting distance of Stone, Staffordshire

Experience within the Life Sciences sector

• Private Medical Insurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Pension scheme matched up to 5%
• Life Assurance up to 4× basic salary